A machete is one type of long knife, characteristically widened near the hilt. The tool is mainly used for gardening and agricultural work, such as clearing bushes, small trees or branches - although survival enthusiasts also reach for it. Machetes are characterised by exceptional durability, quality and utility.
Condor Duku Parang machete
Product code
4591
Producer
Condor Duku Parang machete
CONDOR Tool and Knife proudly continues a history dating back to 1787, when the Weyersberg company was founded in Solingen, Germany. In 1964, the company built a new factory in Santa Ana, El Salvador, and equipped it with state-of-the-art German equipment to produce the finest machetes, knives and other handmade tools. Condor Tool & Knife's parent company, IMACASA was founded in the 1980s when it decided to sell operations in Central and South America to local investors. Today Condor Tool & Knife is one of the largest machete manufacturers in the world operating 24 hours, 7 days a week to meet the growing worldwide demand for its handmade products.
Condor Duku Parang machete is a handmade product!
The roots of this machete's design lie in the Malaysian jungle, where the Parang machete emerged - a an extremely balanced and heavy machete, which not onlyslices and chops tree branches and boughs superbly, but also cuts and chops finer things precisely thanks to its sharpness. The Parang model features a special design in which the blade tapers toward the handle, giving this machete optimal power transmission and making it one of the most efficient large blades available on the market.
Condor Duku Parang machete is equipped with a blade length of 40 cm made of high-carbon steel 1075 of 4.1 mm thick. The natural finish of the blade gives the Duku Parang a rustic and earthy feel.
Duku's handle is made of triple riveted American walnut wood and is additionally equipped with brass trim giving the machete a unique character. The specially contoured handle and balance of the machete makes it lies perfectly in the hand and gives a sense of complete control over the tool.
The Condor Duku Parang machete comes with an aesthetically finished, handmade brown leather scabbard with belt loop.
All Condor machetes are sharp and no additional sharpening is required. The Condor Duku Parang machete is recommended for all bushcraft enthusiasts and lovers of rugged tools with unique character.
About the machete designer
Joe Flowers is responsible for many interesting blade designs across the Condor product line. Joe has written in countless magazines and publications and is a regular contributor to the Outdoor community, focusing on Woodcraft and Primitive Living. His knowledge of equipment has led him to consult on the design and function of equipment for many companies.
Joe Flowers teaches martial arts, organizes youth camps, and holds outdoor and survival classes in the US. Joe is an avid naturalist, hunter, fisherman, herpetologist, videographer, beekeeper, guide and regularly travels the world in search of knife knowledge and unique animals.
Parameters:
- carbon steel 1075
- thickness: 4.1 mm
- blade length: 400 mm
- overall length: 565 mm
- weight: 590 g
- handle: American walnut
- leather scabbard
- handmade in El Salvador
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